Mashreq, one of the MENA region’s leading financial institutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of a majority stake in NEOPAY, the UAE’s fast-growing digital payments leader. As previously announced on 13 September 2024, DgPays, a leading financial infrastructure technology provider in the EMEA region and Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), […]
Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com, has entered a strategic partnership with noqodi, a payment gateway and financial service provider, to elevate the payment experience for businesses and consumers in the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Checkout.com will integrate its cutting-edge payment technology with noqodi’s robust digital platform, offering seamless and secure payment solutions. The integration will […]
Devsinc, one of Pakistan’s top IT companies, today announced the acquisition of Alchemative Group, a UAE-based provider of ecommerce and digital retail solutions and creator of the UnumPay payment gateway. The acquisition marks Devsinc’s expansion into key Middle Eastern markets, starting from the UAE, a USD7 billion (AED 26 billion) market, according to Statista research. […]
ADIB Ventures, an initiative founded by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), partnered with DIFC Innovation Hub to introduce the Generative AI (Gen AI) Innovation Challenge. The initiative aimed to foster the development of cutting-edge Gen AI solutions to enhance banking services, streamline operations, and improve customer experiences. The challenge provided start-ups and tech innovators from […]
Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed, AI-powered digital bank, has announced a collaboration with Klickl International (Klickl), a forward-thinking Web 3.0 Open Finance platform headquartered in the UAE. This collaboration highlights Klickl’s commitment to elevating its operations by utilizing Zand’s comprehensive banking products and innovative solutions. Zand recently announced that it is the first UAE […]
Photo: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) CEO Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida. The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) survey data from Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) compiled by S&P Global showed that Qatar’s non-energy private sector had a strong end to 2024. The labour market remained a key driver of the overall improvement in business conditions, with the latest […]
Revie, the tech-enabled platform revolutionizing home and commercial renovation in Saudi Arabia, is proud to announce the successful closure of a $2.5M seed funding round led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber. This investment marks a significant milestone for Revie, enabling the company to accelerate its mission of delivering an innovative, end-to-end renovation solution for […]
In a country where physical inactivity is a growing concern, Fit4It is redefining the fitness experience with a tailored, people-first approach. Nearly 58% of adults in the UAE report insufficient physical activity, according to the World Health Organization, with factors like time constraints, lack of motivation, and environmental challenges often getting in the way. Fit4It tackles these […]
The Clupea Coaching Café’s Kickstart 2025 event, held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Maison Gâteau in Abu Dhabi, was an empowering gathering designed to help attendees awaken their ambitions and turn their dreams into actionable goals. With an engaging blend of workshops, expert coaching, and networking opportunities, the event set the tone for a […]
Governance and inclusion play a crucial role in building resilient and equitable societies. This theme brought together leading voices from around the world for the third Pathways to Development Conference, held recently at LUMS, one of Pakistan’s premier academic institutions. A hallmark of this annual conference is its ability to connect academic insights with policymaking. […]
